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Garlic Butter Shrimp with Rice

Garlic Butter Shrimp with Rice is a quick, flavorful, and satisfying dinner featuring juicy shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, served over fluffy rice. This dish comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights while still feeling elegant enough for special occasions. The combination of tender shrimp, buttery garlic, and a hint of lemon makes every bite bright and delicious. Balanced with rice, it’s a complete meal that is both comforting and light.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 3 cups cooked white rice or brown rice

Method
 

  1. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and garlic, cooking 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in lemon juice and zest, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
  5. Return shrimp to the skillet, tossing to coat in the garlic butter sauce. Cook 1 more minute to heat through.
  6. Serve shrimp and sauce over warm rice, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 28gFat: 15g

Notes

For extra flavor, cook rice in chicken broth instead of water.
You can add spinach, asparagus, or broccoli for a veggie boost.
This dish also works well with quinoa or couscous instead of rice.

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